How intention turns a walk into a pilgrimage – plus 5 British pilgrim trails

The co-author of a book on Britain’s pilgrimages reveals the benefits of structuring a walk around a purpose that is ‘determined by your heart’

Semi-solo hiking brings me the gift of time alone, and the joy of reuniting

Needing solitude in lockdown but wanting her partner’s presence, our writer came up with the idea of taking opposite walking routes

15 wellbeing retreats and detox breaks – for better days ahead

Retreats will help restore mind and body once Covid restrictions ease. Our UK and Europe picks hope to accept visitors again come spring

Reboot camp: 15 virtual wellbeing retreats for 2021

Start the new year with this inspiring choice of online health breaks – some beamed from France, Italy, Spain and India, as well as from the UK

How I beat burnout with trips to remote Scottish islands

For this hospital doctor, the purity of the Hebrides and Orkney brings the solace he needs to carry on his busy city profession

The BAME women making the outdoors more inclusive

The British countryside remains a distinctly white and often intimidating place for BAME communities. We interview three outdoor enthusiasts seeking to address this lack of diversity

Once upon a time … there was a magical storytelling walk in a Sussex forest

In days when a dread sickness stalks the land, an enchantress shares woodland tales to help keep the darkness at bay

Dreading winter lockdown? Learn to love walking in the rain

With the right clothes and attitude, hiking in a downpour can reveal an exhilarating natural world

Into the night: why walking in the dark is good for the soul

Shorter days don’t have to put a stop to walking trips, as our writer finds on a night-time ramble on the South Downs

Cold play: how to enjoy UK outdoor activities – even in winter

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear, say the experts, who share their top spots for winter fun – and the kit that can make it all possible